Butterfly Summer Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A vivid summer spread with cheeses, fruits, charcuterie, and edible flowers in a butterfly display.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 3.5 oz cheddar, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced

→ Charcuterie (optional)

05 - 2.6 oz prosciutto, folded
06 - 2.6 oz salami, rolled

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into butterfly shapes
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
13 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
14 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 cup assorted crackers
16 - 1 baguette, sliced

→ Garnishes

17 - ¼ cup edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves (for serving)

# How To Make:

01 - Place the sliced and cubed cheeses centrally on a large serving board, forming the butterfly's body.
02 - Fan out the strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, cucumber, baby carrots, red bell pepper, prosciutto, and salami symmetrically on both sides of the cheeses to resemble butterfly wings.
03 - Position pineapple pieces cut into butterfly shapes on the wings for decorative emphasis.
04 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with assorted crackers and sliced baguette.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance visual appeal.
06 - Provide a small bowl of honey or fruit preserves on the side for dipping.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Features a variety of fresh fruits and cheeses
  • Visually stunning butterfly presentation perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegan board use plant-based cheeses and omit charcuterie
  • Always confirm edibility and source of flowers
03 -
  • Use a mini butterfly cookie cutter for perfect pineapple shapes
  • Arrange ingredients in symmetrical patterns for the best visual effect
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